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Police chief outlines budget, board weighs cruiser replacement options
Summary
Chief Zullo reviewed the police proposed 2026 budget and described cruiser replacement options: a used 2023-surplus cruiser (~$39,000) or a new cruiser (~$52,000); the Board also heard that police phone lines were failing and Consolidated identified a connection issue.
Chief Zullo reviewed the proposed 2026 police budget and said he had benchmarked wage rates against neighboring towns. The Board discussed whether to add a part-time officer; Zullo said recruiting for such a position is difficult and he is not pursuing it now.
Selectmen discussed cruiser replacement approaches: Chief Zullo said a cruiser left over from 2023 inventory would cost roughly $39,000, while a new cruiser would cost about $52,000. The Board noted equipment transfers from the current cruiser could reduce costs and asked Zullo to contact the dealership about a possible letter of intent to hold a vehicle before the next CIP meeting.
Separately, the Board was told the police department phone lines were not working except for the dispatch line. Consolidated identified an issue between the box and the phone lines; Selectman Jen Roberts will follow up with Consolidated.
There were no formal budget decisions recorded at this meeting beyond discussion and a request for follow-up.
